in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, eased from well over 1f out
dwelt, raced mid-division, headway to go prominent over 2f out, led and hung left well over 1f out, pushed clear
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
held up, mainly towards rear
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon one pace
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with Brave Mave, who gets the nod over Sky Dive and Jaser, while Elysee Palace is also worth noting in the betting. The last named was struck-into on her reappearance last month but makes a quick return to action; so it is safe to assume the incident was no more than an unfortunate occurrence. Michael Jarvis' filly created a good impression with a couple outings as a juvenile and she is capable of taking a hand in this company if all is well with her. Jaser won with a bit in hand over course and distance a fortnight ago ad is likely to be a popular choice. The ground will suit and a big run can be expected. However, an 8lb rise looks harsh and he needs to post an improved effort. Sky Dive is a long term prospect and, were it not for the quiet start made by Luca Cumani, he would be given a stronger build up. Recent evidence suggests he may need the outing and is passed over today; with Brave Mave getting the nomination as the one for the money. The daughter of Daylami made very good progress last season and, form a mark of just 74, she has room to manoeuvre in the ratings. The William Jarvis-trained filly will love the ground and she is fancied to be hard to beat here.
Crosstar 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up, effort to chase leaders 2f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Commander Cave (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Kiwi Bay 10-1 (9-1) Raced centre, held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 15, 8l behind Kal Barg (8-10) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Elysee Palace (IRE) 10-3 (8-9) Prominent, tracked leaders 3f out, hampered over 2f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 12, 18l behind Red Rumour (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Sky Dive 10-1 (9-3) Chashed leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept beating Adversity (9-3) by 1l, 14 ran.
Jaser 7-4fav (9-4) Held up in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft beating Stevie Thunder (8-11) by 1l, 17 ran.
Dr Livingstone (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon hung right, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Pearl Dealer (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Bermacha 5-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct beating Fair Gale (9-3) by 7l, 7 ran.
Conquisto 33-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Almajd (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Brave Mave 8-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, led 5f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, still every chance, rallied to lead towards finish, won at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Oct beating Siyabona (9-0) by a nk, 12 ran.
Farsighted 33-1 (8-9) Prominent until weakened 2f out, 13th of 15, 14l behind Feisty Royale (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Never Catcher (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden and ran on towards finish, won at Folkestone 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft beating Magical Speedfit (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Close up, chased leader over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Mar beating Pentathlon (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
